Columbia Sportswear Recalls Seven Models of Heated Jackets Due To Burn Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-01-29 · 13104
Hazards
The heated inner wrist cuff can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Recall
Number
13104
Date
2013-01-29
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Men's and Women's Heated Jackets
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Bass Pro Outdoor World, Dick's Sporting Goods and other major retailers and sporting or outdoor stores nationwide; and online at Amazon.com and Columbia.com from May 2012 to January 2013 for between $250 and $1,200.
Importer(s)
Columbia Sportswear Company, of Portland, Ore.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves seven models of men's and women's 2012 Columbia Omni-Heat™ electric heated jackets. They are polyester and have the Columbia name printed on the front upper left side. The jackets have two battery packs located in inner pouches. Jackets with the following names and style numbers are being recalled: MEN'S Circuit Breaker™ II Jacket SM7051 Electro AMP™ Jacket SM7061 Electro™ Interchange Jacket SM7886 Electric Big Game™ Interchange Jacket HM7198 WOMEN'S Circuit Breaker™ II Jacket SL7022 Electro AMP™ Jacket SL7021 Electro™ Interchange Jacket SL7885 The style number can be found on both the large white care label and the small white security tag sewn into the left inside seam of the jacket.